Mazda 3 Service Manual: Front Drain Hose Removal
1. Set the air intake mode to FRESH.
2. Set the air mix mode to MAX COLD.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Remove the rain sensor cover. (Vehicles with auto light / wiper system).
5. Disconnect the rain sensor connector. (Vehicles with auto light / wiper system)
6. Partially peel back the seaming welt.
7. Remove the following parts:
a. Front doors.
b. Front scuff plate.
c. Front side trim.
d. Dashboard under cover.
e. Glove compartment.
f. Upper panel.
g. Shift lever knob (MTX).
h. Selector lever knob (ATX).
i. Shift panel.
j. Side wall.
k. Console.
l. Shift lever component (MTX).
m. Selector lever component (ATX).
n. Hood release lever from the lower panel.
o. Lower panel.
p. Knee bolster.
q. Driver-side air bag module.
r. Steering wheel.
s. Column cover.
t. Combination switch.
u. Joint cover.
v. Steering shaft.
w. Center panel.
x. Audio unit.
y. Climate control unit.
z. Instrument cluster.
aa. Center cover.
ab. Dashboard upper panel.
ac. Hole cover.
ad. Information display (with information display).
ae. multi information display (with multi information display).
af. A-pillar trim.
ag. Windshield wiper arm and blade.
ah. Front fender molding.
ai. Cowl grille.
aj. Windshield wiper motor.
ak. Dashboard.
al. Sunroof seaming welt
am. Rear scuff plate.
an. B-pillar lower trim.
ao. Upper anchor of the front seat belt.
ap. B-pillar upper trim.
aq. Rear seat cushion.
ar. Tire house trim.
as. Trunk side upper trim (5HB).
at. C-pillar trim.
au. Map light.
av. Sunvisor.
aw. Assist handle.
ax. Headliner.
8. Disconnect the auto-dimming mirror connector. (vehicles with auto-dimming mirror)
9. Disconnect the roof harness connector, remove the clip, and remove the connector.
10. Disconnect the front drain hose from the sunroof frame.
11. Remove the front drain hose from the clips.
12. Pull the front drain hose into the room side.
13. Remove the front drain hose.
LH
RH
Front Drain Hose Installation
CAUTION:
If the front drain hose is pinched or bent anywhere, the water in the hose
may not discharge and enter the inside of the vehicle. During and after installation
of the trims and ...
Glass Panel Adjustment
1. Fully close the glass panel.
2. Measure the gap and height between the glass panel and body.
If not as specified, loosen the glass panel installation screws and reposition
the glas ...
Other materials:
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) is a function
which assists the driver in accelerating
from a stop while on a slope. When
the driver releases the brake pedal and
depresses the accelerator pedal while
on a slope, the function prevents the
vehicle from rolling. The braking force is
maintained automati ...
Wheel Hub Component Inspection
Wheel Bearing Excessive Play Inspection
1. Remove the brake caliper component and disc plate..
2. Install the magnetic base and dial gauge as shown in the figure and measure
the wheel bearing axial excessive play.
If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the wheel hub compon ...
Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico)
Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the
following conditions
(severe driving conditions)apply.
Repeated short-distance driving
Driving in dusty conditions
Driving with extended use of brakes
Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used
...
